Adjusting selector lever cable to basic setting
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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Socket and key T40031
Procedure
- Remove selector mechanism cover → Selector mechanism cover, removing and installing .
- Shift selector lever to position "S".
Fig 2: Inserting Socket And Key T40031 Through Access Hole In Selector Mechanism To Loosen Clamping Bolt At Rear Of Selector Lever Cable
NOTE:
- Before adjusting the selector lever cable to basic setting make sure that clamping bolt has been tightened. The clamping bolt can be accessed via the hole in the selector mechanism, when in position "S". Use socket and key T40031 to tighten clamping bolt.
- Tighten clamping bolt to 13 Nm in this position, using socket and key T40031.
- Shift selector lever to position "P".
- Remove support bracket for selector lever cable - arrows -.
NOTE:
- Make sure the selector lever is in position "P".
- Push selector shaft lever - 2 - on transmission toward rear as far as possible (in illustration: as far as possible to the right) until parking lock engages.
NOTE:
- When the parking lock has engaged it should no longer be possible to rotate both front wheels in one direction.
- Make sure that the selector lever cable - 1 - has not been bent or kinked and that it is not under tension.
- Bolt on support bracket for selector lever cable - arrows -.
- Adjust selector lever cable → Selector lever cable, checking and adjusting .
Tightening torque
| Component | Nm |
|---|---|
| Support bracket to transmission | 10 |